Category Archives: ancestors

Progeny: Gramma done good!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by max

  This Family Bible and its genealogy pages is about to be repaired. Read the inscription on the back.  

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1922 Iowa Baseball Team Photograph

Posted on March 18, 2015 by max

This twenties photograph needs a little help. Since this “before” shot I have taken it out of the frame and scanned it at 600 dpi. Originally being pretty sharp the scan when blown up on a large monitor allows you … Continue reading →

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Gladney Family Bible

Posted on June 27, 2011 by max

Gladney Family Bible repair and restoration. The bookbinding is very straight forward on a leather bound book of the 19th century. Continue reading →

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Civil War Photo Album (CDV)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by max

CDV Civil War Album in for restoration. Continue reading →

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Willamette Valley Genealogical Society

Posted on June 7, 2011 by max

July 9th, 2011 at the Oregon State Library, Max Marbles presents, “Dating an Old Photo”. Continue reading →

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